In this golden September, Chengdu’s cultural institutions, museums, and art galleries are unveiling numerous new exhibitions. Residents and visitors may seize a moment of leisure, dive into exhibitions, and embark on a cultural journey through relics and artworks in the atmosphere of early autumn.

 

Symbiosis with This Place—Exhibition of Chengdu Biennale Donated Works

 

The exhibition brings together donated works from three editions of Chengdu Biennale.

 

 

Dates: From September 30, 2026

Venue: Exhibition Halls B4, B5, and B6, Chengdu Art Museum

 

Ode to the Shu Capital—Myriad Scenes of Yizhou through Hometown Sentiment, Statecraft, and Reverie

 

Unfolding around Yang Xiong, Zhuge Liang, and Zuo Si, the exhibition presents a sweeping historical panorama of Yizhou during the Han and Jin dynasties from the perspectives of people, literary odes, and history with more than 100 precious historical artifacts.

 

 

Dates: Through November 24, 2026

Venue: Qunxian Hall, Chengdu Wuhou Shrine Museum

 

Countless Outstanding Figures—Exhibition of Masterpieces from China Arts and Entertainment Group’s Collection of Modern and Contemporary Chinese Figure Paintings

 

The exhibition features 32 original works by masters of modern and contemporary Chinese figure painting, including Qi Baishi, Guan Liang, Li Keran, Wei Zixi, and Zhou Sicong.

 

 

Dates: Through October 8, 2026

Venue: CPAA Chengdu Grand Theater (Multi-Purpose Hall)

 

Paris in the Showcase—Mucha Exhibition

 

The exhibition features 17 original works, including commercial posters, magazine illustrations, public visual works, and hand-drawn originals.

 

 

Dates: Through October 31, 2026

Venue: Mucha Art Museum

 

Ripples in Time

 

The exhibition brings to viewers works by 15 contemporary artists, including He Duoling, Tony Brown, Zhou Chunya, Sui Jianguo, and Tan Ping.

 

 

Dates: Through October 12, 2026

Venue: Fosun Foundation Chengdu

 

“Immortal Bird Soaring through the Cosmos—From Ancient Shu’s Quest for the Heavens to the Dream of Space Exploration” Cultural Co-Creation Exhibition

 

198 pieces (sets) of public co-created works across a range of categories are exhibited, including painting, digital art, installation art, audiovisual animation, and intangible cultural heritage crafts.

 

 

Dates: Through October 16, 2026

Venue: Qingyang Cultural Center

 

A Day of Wandering—Hong Kong ICH and Contemporary Art Exhibition

 

Following the timeline of “morning, afternoon, and evening”, the exhibition brings intangible cultural heritage into Hong Kong’s everyday settings—morning tea houses, afternoon streets, and evening opera stages.

 

 

Dates: September 19 to November 22, 2026

Venue: Exhibition Hall A8, Chengdu Art Museum

 

The Natural within Paper—The Craft and Art of Jiajiang Bamboo Paper

 

Through historical documents, audiovisual materials, physical artifacts, and field records, the exhibition traces the papermaking techniques of Jiajiang bamboo paper and explores the spirit of craftsmanship embodied in the tradition.

 

 

Dates: September 24 to November 22, 2026

Venue: Exhibition Halls A12 and A13, Chengdu Art Museum

 

Vanishing PUPIKO: The Ultimate Code—China Debut Exhibition

 

Through character stories and original artwork, the exhibition explores the ongoing pursuit among young people today of emotions, self-discovery, and individual expression.

 

 

Dates: Through October 7, 2026

Venue: The gallery on the third floor of COSMO Chengdu

 

Edited by Zhang Yuanlin

Source: Home in Chengdu